hyperlipidemia
Definition
Noun: A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of lipids (fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides, in the bloodstream.
Usage
"Hyperlipidemia" is a technical medical term. It is used to describe a specific clinical finding or diagnosis. * The doctor diagnosed the patient with hyperlipidemia after reviewing the blood test results. * Managing hyperlipidemia often involves dietary changes and medication.
Advanced Usage
- Familial hyperlipidemia: Refers to inherited forms of the condition.
- Familial hyperlipidemia requires early screening and intervention.
- As a contributing risk factor: The term is frequently used in the context of assessing cardiovascular risk.
- Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperlipidaemia (noun): The British English spelling variant.
- Hyperlipoproteinemia (noun): A more specific term for disorders involving elevated lipoproteins in the blood.
- Dyslipidemia (noun): A broader term for any abnormality in blood lipid levels, which can include high, low, or imbalanced lipids.
Synonyms
- Lipid disorder (noun): A general term for conditions involving abnormal lipid levels.
- High blood lipids (noun phrase): A more common, descriptive phrase.
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific medical meaning. It does not have common idiomatic or figurative uses.
Noun
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presence of excess lipids in the blood
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